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2022 Map of Fairplay West

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Fairplay West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Fairplay serves as the focal point for this high-altitude landscape, where the Park County Courthouse marks the administrative center of the region. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management essential for both historical mineral extraction and local agriculture, including the Fairplay-Mining Ditch, Westerman Ditch, and Sacramento Ditch. These man-made channels contrast with the natural flow of the Middle Fork S Platte River and Fourmile Cr, illustrating how human industry adapted to the alpine environment.

High-mountain transit and natural hydrology define the western territory, which is dominated by the Mosquito Range and peaks such as Sheep Mtn and Lamb Mtn. Significant mountain crossings like Browns Pass and Breakneck Pass indicate the historical routes through the Pike National Forest. Notable geological features, such as Rhodes Warm Springs, suggest the unique thermal activity found within the Thompson Park basin, while numerous named gulches and springs like Mudsill Spring provide specific landmarks for genealogical and environmental research.